A major-league pitcher can throw a ball in excess of 43.5 m/s. If a ball is thrown horizontally at this speed, how much will it drop by the time it reaches a catcher who is 17.0 m away from the point of release? Number Units the tolerance is +/-2%

A major-league pitcher can throw a ball in excess of 43.5 m/s. If a ball is thrown horizontally at this speed, how much will it drop by the time it reaches a catcher who is 17.0 m away from the point of release? Number Units the tolerance is +/-2%

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A major-league pitcher can throw a ball in excess of 43.5 m/s. If a ball is
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reaches a catcher who is 17.0 m away from the point of release?
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the tolerance is +/-2%

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